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Bikram Giri/RSS Hangzhou (China), Sept 26: A total of 228 medals have been secured so far by the players from different countries in the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. But, Nepal remained unable to secure any medal till date. Among 45 countries participating in the Games, players from 25 countries got the medals. Nepal is in dire need …

The Chinese duo Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping bagged the first gold medal of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in the women’s lightweight double sculls. The pair shared their proud feelings of winning in the hometown and their top goals for the Paris Olympics 2024. During an interview on Sunday afternoon, the duo shared with the Global Times their shiny …

In Hangzhou, China has, once again, dazzled domestic and international audiences not only with its futuristic opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, its athletes’ spirit of striving for excellence and Chinese people’s solidarity in providing a sports feast for the whole Asia and the world. The country also succeeded in using the first major sports event to be hosted …

Swimmers sweep all seven titles up for grabs The Chinese delegation made an impressive start on the first day of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, on Sunday, clinching an astounding 20 gold medals across various sports, including rowing, shooting, wushu and swimming. In the rowing events, local Hangzhou girl Zou Jiaqi took the first gold …

On Saturday, the day of Autumn Equinox, one of the traditional Chinese solar terms, the 19th Asian Games opening ceremony began with the “Water Jade Cong” drums beating out the exciting sound of water to welcome the guests at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, nicknamed “Big Lotus.” In Hangzhou, the opening ceremony displays the melody and rhythm of water. Themed …

The colorfully decorated opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games has thrilled the audience both on-site and around the world as a six-color hanging screen has become the key focus, illustrating the vitality of the Games and reigniting the glamor of Chinese poetry. The six colors – Glowing Red, Laurus Yellow, Lake and Mountain Green, Rainbow Purple, Glimmering Blue and …

Green games Traditionally, fireworks are an integral part of the opening ceremonies of major sports events. However, the much-anticipated opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will not use this traditional celebratory feature to welcome the beginning of the 16-day event, as organizers aim at lowering the cost of the event, making it as sustainable as possible. “The opening ceremony …

As all the preparation work has been done for the operation of venues and events, the Hangzhou Asian Games welcomed its highest daily influx of inbound visitors related to the Games on Thursday. A total of 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to enter the city of Hangzhou in East China’s Zhejiang Province during the Games. According to the Hangzhou …

Kathmandu, Sept 22 : The 19th Asian Games (Asiad) is taking place at Hangzhou of China from Saturday. More than 12,500 people including organisers, sports committees, athletes and managers would be participating in the Asiad. The Games would include 481 competitions in 61 categories under 40 games. President of China, Xi Jinping, is scheduled to inaugurate the Asian Games. Prime …

Transportation, hotels, scenic spots, catering, shopping get boost A wave of tourists and a marked rise in sporting goods orders have arrived in Hangzhou, as preparations for the 19th Asian Games enter the final phase. Chinese analysts said the Games will be a major boost for consumption-related sectors from sports and culture to catering for the host cities in East …